UPStart Quick Start Guide

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UPStart Quick Start GuideCreate a UPB Network with the

UPStart Wizard

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Simply Automateds UPStart Quick Start Guide

Download UPStart .....................................................................................................................................3Connecting the Computer Interface Module .....................................................................................4Getting Started with UPStart The UPStart Wizard......................................................................5

Open UPStart .......................................................................................................................................5Create a Network................................................................................................................................7Add Devices..........................................................................................................................................8Creating Links.......................................................................................................................................9Add Links to Devices..........................................................................................................................9Program Network..............................................................................................................................11Test Operation ...................................................................................................................................12Save File...............................................................................................................................................13Editing...................................................................................................................................................13

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The following are step by step instructions for using the UPStart software.

Download UPStart

1. Download the latest version of UPStart: Open your Internet browser program and enterhttp://www.simply-automated.com/products/sa_upstart.htminto the Internet address field. Thefollowing window will open if you are using Windows XP and Internet Explorer. (If you are usingan older version of Windows you will need to have Win Zip or a similar program on your

computer. (A Win Zip download is available: http://www.download.com/3000-2250-10003164.html .)

2. Select, Save.3. A window opens that allows you to select where to save the zip file. It can be saved to a folder

used for downloads or the desktop. Make note of where you are saving it in case you want to findit later.

4. Once the download is complete the Download Complete window allows you to Open the file.

5. A Windows Explorer window opens listing a single file. Double click on the executable file:UPBXXSetup.exe. The XX indicates the current version of UPStart and is subject to change asUPStart evolves (e.g.: 43 = version 4.3, etc.). As long as you have a program that opens Zipfiles on your computer the following window will appear:

6. Click on Run to start the UPStart installation.

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7. Select the defaults that appear in the installation screens. Advanced users can put the fileswhere they would like them. The defaults install the UPStart program under Program Files in afolder named UPB.

8. Once the installation is completed click on Finished. Close the zip file window. UPStart has beeninstalled in the Program Files folder.

Connecting the Computer Interface Module

1. If you have not connected the Computer Interface Module (CIM), Model UMC-DB9-W, (aka: PIM Powerline Interface Module) to your computer, do it now.2. Using the UMC-DB9-W:

a. Plug the CIM into a receptacle near your computer.b. Using the serial cable that came with the CIM plug the appropriate end into the CIM and the

other into the serial port on your computer.c. If you do not have a serial port you can use a USB to serial adapter. Do not connect the

CIM to your USB adapter until after the adapter has been ins talled into Windows.i. The following is a list of USB to serial adapters that have been tested with the CIM

and UPStartELK ELKUSB232 Sold by Home ControlsSIIG JU-CB1S12IO Gear USB-2930IO GEAR GUC232ABelkin F5U109-CUCables Unlimited USB-2920BAFO Technologies BF-810Keyspan USA-19HSPCMCIA Card - Quatech SSP-100

ii. Follow the installation directions that came with your USB adapter.iii. Even though you are using your USB port on your computer you must select the

non USB Powerline Interface module in UPStart. To do that you need to know thecom port that your USB to serial adapter captured which is found as follows:

1. Go to Start Control Panel System Hardware Device ManagerPorts

2. Click on the + sign to drop down the ports connected to your computer.

3. Your USB adapter should be listed here with the com port it has beenassigned by Windows. Make note of the com port. Click on Cancel to exit.

d. Connect the CIM to the USB adapter only after the USB port has been recognized byWindows.

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3. The UMC-USB-W will work with Windows XP with out downloading a driver.a. Plug the UMC-USB into a standard wall receptacle near your computer.b. Use the accompanying USB cable, or any standard USB cable.

Getting Started wi th UPStart The UPStart Wizard

This introductory Wizard provides a step by step method of creating a UPB network with installed devices.In a nutshell the steps are: Create a UPB Network, Add Devices, Create Links, Add Links to Devices and

Save the File. Once UPB devices and the Computer Interface Module are installed:

Open UPStart1. In Windows XP click on Start, select: All Programs UPB UPStart.2. Select: Begin the UPStart Wizard

a. Click Go.b. UPStarts defaults are for Com 1 to be connected to the CIM. If that is not the case with

your computer you will need to let UPStart know where to look for the CIM.c. Click on Interface Connect.

i. Select: the appropriate Powerline Interface Module and the appropriateCommunications port.

ii. Click Connect

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iii. UPStart will establish communications with the CIM.

iv. Click OK1. If a red X appears it is likely that you have selected the wrong com port

or Interface Module, or that the interface module is not plugged in orpowered. Make sure the LED on the CIM is orange, reselect and clickConnect.

3. Once connected to the CIM the Introduction window appears:

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4. Read the introduction It is a good idea to read all the verbiage on the presented windows in thiswizard. Reading and understanding will enhance working with UPStart beyond the Wizard. ClickNext once read and understood.

Create a Network5. The first step is to create a network.

a. Enter the desired Network Name (16 characters). The address is a good choice.b. Click on Create Network button.

i. Upstart assigns a Network ID and Password. The Network ID will be displayedbriefly.

c. Click Next to continue.

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Add Devices6. Adding devices is the next step.

a. The information on this screen explains what happens as you add devices and how toproceed.

b. Click Next to continue.c. Select the first device to add:

i. Enter Room Name (16 characters)

ii. Enter Device Name (16 characters)

iii. Put selected device in set up mode.1. For all plug-in and wired-in devices press the recessed button with a

non-conductive tool such as a toothpick or a golf tee (also known as aUPB device configuration tool) 5 times consecutively. The LED should

begin to flash green.2. On the US11-30 or US2-40 wall switches press any button or rocker 5

times consecutively. The LED should begin to flash green.3. Devices will stay in Setup mode for 5 minutes or until the button or rocker

is pressed 2 times consecutively.4. Time between button pushes must be less than of a second.

iv. Click on the Add button.1. UPStart will read and then write to the device and add it to the UPStart

file.2. If the device is configurable UPStart will need to know the configuration

and will pause after reading the device to allow you to define theconfiguration (faceplate, etc.).

d. This wizard allows installation of 250 devices. Continue until all desired devices are

added.e. Click Next.

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Creating Links7. Creating Links Scene control.

a. Read introduction to Links.

b. Enter Link names. The names that are entered on this page may be overwritten, editedor erased, they are intended as examples of the function of Links.

c. Click Next when all Link names are added (maximum 250 Links).

Add Links to Devices8. Add Links to Devices.

a. Transmit Links:i. Click on the button on the screen that represents a button or rocker on the

installed faceplate.ii. Select a Link from the drop down list.iii. Click Next and continue.

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b. Receive Links:

i. Select devices that respond to the selected Link whether they need to beturned on, dimmed to a specified level or turned off to create the desired

scene.ii. Set desired lighting Level, and Rate where appropriate.iii. Click Next to continue.

The UPStart Wizard has now added up to 250devices, created up to 250Links and is now ready toprogram each device with the Room Name, Device Name, Device ID and appropriate Links ID(s).

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Program Network9. Click on Program Network.

a. The following window appears. All the devices that have been added first appear as a Yellowbox. The box turns Pink when being programmed, which takes nearly 30 seconds perdevice. A Blue box is a successfully programmed device. A Red box indicates a device thatwas not successfully programmed. There may be a problem communicating with that deviceat this point. Once the UPStart Wizard is complete, right-click on the device icon and select:Program. If that is not successful further troubleshooting may be required. (Refer toTroubleshooting and Technical Talk in the Getting Started with UPStart guide)

b. The Multi-Device Operation window will disappear when programming is complete.c. Click >Next to continue

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Test Operation10. Test Links:

c. Click Activate to turn a Link on and Deactivate to turn a Link off. If it is not working asenvisioned changes can be made by clicking Back or finishing the Wizard and performingedits by other methods available in UPStart.

d. If some Links do not appear to work even though devices are properly programmed theremay be UPB communication issues. See the Troubleshooting section of the Getting

Started with UPStart user guide.

11. DONE!e. Click Finish.

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Save File12. Save UPB file:

f. Save as address or home owners or other unique name.a. Default directory is c:/Program Files/UPB/Designs

EditingTo add more devices, links or edit either go to File UPStart Wizard and select Configure Existing.Editing can be done outside of the UPStart Wizard. See the Getting Started with Upstart guide for moredetails.

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Documents

UPStart Quick Start Guide